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In order for a court case to proceed in Florida, all persons involved in the case must be properly notified as required by both federal and state laws. These involved persons may be: Defendants Witnesses Subject matter experts asked to testify Depending on the nature of the case, other parties may also be designated as process recipients.
Message from the Founder Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2021 is coming to a close but before it does we all benefit from the winter holidays and extra time off to spend with loved ones. If you stay local, enjoy your time in your home with family, friends and loved ones. If you are traveling this month, please be safe and return back rejuvenated and refreshed. Everyone has their traditions and favorite things to do during the holidays. I
Process servers play an essential role in the American legal system. Here in Florida, process servers have an even more vital role, as process served in Florida may only be served by either law enforcement or a certified private process. With law enforcement already overworked, it often makes more sense to hire a private process server. Process servers deliver court documents Process servers deliver court case-related paperwork to its intended recipient, which is usually a defendant, witness, or other party
Message from the Founder This is how we do it!! Last month, our team was able to get together for our annual franchise retreat. Our 2020 retreat was cancelled due to Covid-19. Our 2020 retreat was scheduled to be at the UF v. FSU football game but that game actually never was scheduled, due to Corona. So, 2021 same plan, just a different matchup. The team traveled to Tallahassee, FL, minus the team members that work in that city, on a Friday afternoon/evening.
So, you’re being sued, and a process server is attempting to locate you. Think that avoiding them will keep the lawsuit from happening? Think again. Avoiding a process server is one of the easiest ways to almost guarantee you won’t win the case, no matter what evidence you have. Judges do not appreciate their court schedules being mixed up by delays caused by case parties avoiding service. Just a few of the consequences you may face if you choose to
Message from the Founder Nothing Personal So, some papers we serve, need to be served personally. While others can be substituted, when and why? Your papers were posted – are you asking yourself, “Is this good service?” Let’s dive into this a tad further, shall we? Personal Service: Serving documents that originated in FL, see below Statutes that govern when personal service is required. 48.051 Service on state prisoners.—Process against a state prisoner shall be served on the prisoner. 63.088(3) LOCATION
Following the rules is extremely important for process servers in Florida. Making a mistake while serving process can derail your firm’s entire case. Consequences can range from a simple date rescheduled all the way to a case dismissal. Not following the rules damages the reputation of both the process server and the attorney. Total case expenses will skyrocket as documents will need to be reserved and dates will be pushed back. The entire flow of a court case is dependent
Message from the Founder Legislature Changes & Technological Advancements in Florida In June 2019, Florida House Bill 91 was signed, sealed and delivered. One of the major changes in this Bill was the fact that process servers could now electronically sign their Returns of Service. This was a HUGE development. Prior to the signing of this Bill, only the Sheriff was allowed to electronically sign Returns, not private process servers (PPS). Once this Bill was signed into effect, our software programmer went
Your complaint is filed and summons issued by the Duval County Clerk of Court… now it’s time to find a process server! Be sure to only use an approved special process server, like all of our servers here at Accurate Serve® in Jacksonville, to ensure the legitimacy of your case. Our servers know all of the laws, follow the rules, and provide valid and timely proof of service. No matter which process server you are considering hiring, you should always
Message from the Founder Founder’s Message Back to School Special As a dad of 3, I know the most important role I play is that of father. Trust me, being your process server is a pretty close second. It’s August, a month I truly adore, a month to celebrate the birthday of my wife and also the month our first born arrived in this world. August also is generally the month that all children go back to school (granted I know some states
